Mr. H&Hunter--You suggest that Waterbuck is not good to eat. I was told that many times, but when I finally got around to shooting one, I insisted, against the PH's wishes, that we prepare some. I had him instruct the blacks to skin it carefully and NOT let the oily hair come in contact with the carcass. That evening, or perhaps it was the next, we cooked it over coals (the PH and I both enjoyed cooking and had taken over the meat preparation for evening meals). The PH had no confidense and made sure that we also cooked several Kudu steaks. Guess what--the Waterbuck was gone first, much at the assistance of the PH. I asked him why he had said it was so bad, and asked why it was better this time? He then allowed as how he had never eaten it, but his dad had told him it was bad. Well, at any rate, that Waterbuck was excellent! I've never quizzed the PH as to whether or not he has eaten since. I've always wondered since just how many of those who say Waterbuck is inedible have actually tasted it, or if it was what dad told them. Also, being certain to keep any hair contact from the meat may have been critical.